TGIF: The Andy Fantuz edition.

Though it could because it was all Andy Fantuz after Friday’s practice. The release of Andy Fantuz by the Chicago Bears wasn’t unexpected. It still created quite the buzz, which is a nice change from the wasps. The Riders have mixed feelings. They would have liked to have seen Fantuz make the NFL, but they also know how desperately they need him back. You can read more about their reactions online right now or in an updated version later. Somehow I was able to talk to Fantuz on Friday. He thought I was someone else and answered his cell. He told me that he wanted to wait until later before commenting. He also said he has to clear waivers before anything can happen. I think that’s Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern. He also declined to comment about the possibility of him being in Regina in time to play in the Labour Day Classic. I think that’s unlikely and quarterback Darian Durant said they had already looked into that. It’s more likely Fantuz will be with the Riders for the Banjo Bowl in Winnipeg. I have loads of reaction coming on his release. So check online later for updates or you can also follow me on Twitter @murraylp for quicker updates. There is a game Sunday. My main deals with the changes on the Riders sidelines and how the Riders will deal with the offensive co-ordinator by committee. It’s more specific than that. You’ll have to check later for an explanation. I also talked to Blue Bombers defensive tackle Doug Brown, who is making his farewell tour through the CFL. More on that later too. Not a lot of detail today, but it’s a crazy day. I have to get pounding.

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